Week 14 Middle East

What two continents make up the Middle East region?

• Europe and Australia

• Africa and Asia

• Asia and Europe

• Africa and Australia

How many countries are in the Middle East region?

• 12

• 18

• 16

• 17

What is a small piece of land that connects two pieces of land?

• isthmus

• peninsula

• island

• delta

The Nile River is the longest river in the world.

• True

• False

Which country has the largest population in the Middle East?

• Egypt

• Yemen

• Turkey

• Iran

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Suez Canal?

• The Suez Canal was built through the isthmus

• The Suez Canal makes trading easier.

• The Suez Canal connects Asia and Africa.

What is the name of the largest sand-only desert?

• Ar Rub' Al Khali

• Ar Rub' Al Khan

• Abu Al Khalid

• Abu Al Khan

What climate has dry warm summers and very cold winters?

• temperate

• continental

• equatorial

• mediterranean

How many people live in the Middle East?

• 400 million

• 500 million

• 40 million

• 450 million

Which country has the second-largest population in the Middle East?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Jordan

• Turkey